Remote OpenShift Platform Engineer & Automation Pro Job Texas USA,IT/Tech

Open Shift Engineer
Location: Remote, TX
Contract: 12-18 months, with potential for extension

* Must be willing to interview onsite

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Open Shift Engineer to support and enhance our client’s Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment. This role is responsible for engineering, automation, support, and ongoing optimization of multiple Open Shift clusters, while providing hands-on expertise for application migrations and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with deep technical knowledge of Open Shift, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Experience

7–12 years of IT experience, including 4+ years working with Open Shift or Kubernetes platforms
Proven experience in Open Shift Administration and related Red Hat technologies.
Strong understanding of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
Proficiency with Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application frameworks.
Practical experience with automated deployment and Dev Ops concepts.
Hands-on experience using Git Lab CI/CD or similar automation tools.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (protocols, firewalls, load balancing).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Commitment to knowledge sharing and mentoring team members
Some familiarity with SSL certificate management.
Experience working within Agile environments (stand-ups, sprints, Kanban).
Awareness of industry standards and emerging cloud-native technologies.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace or QRadar.

7–12 years of IT experience, including 4+ years working with Open Shift or Kubernetes platforms
Proven experience in Open Shift Administration and related Red Hat technologies.
Strong understanding of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
Proficiency with Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application frameworks.
Practical experience with automated deployment and Dev Ops concepts.
Hands-on experience using Git Lab CI/CD or similar automation tools.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (protocols, firewalls, load balancing).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Commitment to knowledge sharing and mentoring team members
Some familiarity with SSL certificate management.
Experience working within Agile environments (stand-ups, sprints, Kanban).
Awareness of industry standards and emerging cloud-native technologies.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace or QRadar.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, support, and optimize Open Shift clusters and associated PaaS environments.
Design and implement automation for deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications.
Assist teams with migrating and refactoring applications to containerized workloads.
Configure and manage Open Shift Data Foundation, Platform Plus, Advanced Cluster Management, and Advanced Cluster Security.
Manage and maintain Ceph storage for reliable data operations.
Integrate and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab and related Dev Ops tools.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to enhance platform capabilities.
Produce high-quality documentation and share knowledge across technical teams.

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.